Quick read. The characters were likeable enough, but the storyline never really got interesting. There were a few times that I had to reread what Thea said in order to understand why she had said something that warranted her running out of the room. The whole idea of Thea being pressured to get married seemed silly to me. If she couldn't prove her claim, the biggest. most powerful duke in the land wasn't going to make it happen for her, so a silly little husband certainly wouldn't have. One of my biggest issues is with how fast everything happened. Both Thea and Will really could've grown nicely as characters if given a realistic time line. The part where we re meet Avalon at the end was so obviously a "hey! here's my next set of main characters!" Not hating it, but not loving it either. More of 2.5 for me.

Rogue Most Wanted is book 5 in the Cavensham Heiress Series by Janna MacGregor. Although this book is in a series, it can be read as a stand alone work. However, I advise the reader to start at the beginning and read the entire series beginning with The Bad Luck Bride. The characters are richer and the world that MacGregor creates is much more relatable.
I really enjoyed this book. It has humor, romance, and even some teary moments. There are a few steamy scenes. I think Lady Theodora is one of my favorite heroines. She is real and honest and extremely unpolished. I enjoyed the Cavensham family - especially the elderly members who were hilarious. I hope Ms MacGregor has plans for more in this series. I was gifted a copy of this book.

This one was tough for me. I just didn’t like it as much as the previous books in the series. I thought Emma and Nicks book, and Daphne and Paul’s books were excellent. McCalpin and March’s book was good but less organic than the other two. With will and Thea I felt their romance came out of left field. Right after meeting, Thea feels like she can tell Will anything and that they are best friends, which I found silly. Then they go to London and I kept waiting for them to spend time together, but no, somehow they fall in love basically spending no time together. The language was very flowery too. So overall it wasn’t a bad book, it just didn’t work for me. I’m really looking forward to the next book in the series. The MC’s seem to know each other already so I have high hopes it will be as good as Daphne and Paul’s story. That seems to be the key here. The stories are definitely better when the MC’s have a previous acquaintance. Plus I think the hero of the next book is a virgin!!!!!! So I’m in.

Lady Theodora s trying to find a titled aristocrat in order to claim her land and care for her people now that her father is dead. The problem is that, even though she meets and falls in love with Lord William, she refuses to allow him to help her because, Ladykyrk is now her responsibility and, an obnoxious earl has already threatened to take her home and land if she doesn't marry him. Lady Theodora believes that the best thing to do is leave Will and, return home to marry a man she hates, just so she can claim the land she knows belongs to her.
Lord William has other ideas----!

Rogue Most Wanted by
Janna MacGregor

I must preface this review with how much I love the writings of this author. I have read all her books and am never disappointed. Her characters become so real you find yourself talking to them.
Theodora Worth has her agenda she needs to marry quickly her next door neighbor intends to aid her. Aunt Stella, her neighbor, has her own agenda she wants her to marry her nephew Will.
This develops into a classic romance that only Ms MacGregor could intertwine. With humor and restraint I found this a wonderful read.

What a lovely book. Great characters! Great story line. Awesome secondary characters. Loved Will's dad and what he gives Theo.

Wow! This book took me to great romantic heights. I love the storyline. A hero with an insecurity but still manages to be a whole person with none of the darkness and brooding and cynicism. An innocent heroine who is selfless, courageous, good hearted and mature. I like that the characters had depth and are consistent. I appreciate that this book did not have angst nor stubbornness and irrational misunderstanding and a drawn out plot. No plotting ex mistress/suitor, no kidnapping, no murder mystery. Just a love story extraordinarily written to capture the emotion and heart of the reader. The main crisis of the plot is a dispute and it gave insight to the laws of that particular time period. And it also showcased the love and support of family and friends. I love how the book focused on how the hero and heroine met, got to know each other and fell in love. I just wish that the epilogue showed their lives years after and not just months after. Also the title is a bit misleading because the hero is not depicted in the book as a rogue/rake (thank goodness). He is a charming gentleman actually. There are lovemaking scenes in the book but nothing too graphic. And it was not the main focus of the book. The attraction described between the hero and heroine went beyond physical. And it was a delight to read about a genuine love story.

A great way to discover a new author for me. I have Netgalley to thank for my copy. Now, I am off to buy other books in the series.

What a wonderful read, full of love, compassion, romance, mystery and humor. I found all the characters full of warmth and understanding and I felt you could relate to them. The main characters where well written with their strengths and faults.I loved the mystery in this book and felt I had worked it out early in the book but it kept me reading to find out if I was right and I was 😊. I haven’t read any of Ms McGregor’s books before so was very surprised and happy that I got to read this I found it hard to put down. There was mild sex that this reviewer skipped but it didn’t affect my enjoyment of the book. I received this as ARC.

It's a testament to a writer's skill when she can evoke emotions strong enough to make you cry even when you know eventually the characters will find happiness. Janna MacGregor knows how to communicate emotions so well that the reader can feel the joy of new love as intensely as the agony of heartbreak. One will bring an uncontrollable smile to your face while the other will make you cry. I suggest reading this book alone.

Thea and Will are multi-dimensional characters who are so well developed that even when you hate the choices that they make, you understand that they were compelled to make them. Little details, such as Will wiping the tears from Thea's face, trying to ease her pain, even as her words cut him to the bone, will have you choking on the emotions. Even as you get sucked into their suffering, you find yourself desperately grasping for a solution, as if you can somehow reach into the book and say, “Wait! Don't give up! Try this!” I might add, this suffering is not limited to Will and Thea. Every member of his family feels the pain almost as intensely as the two lovers, and all are anxious to figure out a solution. And even though you know they will figure it out eventually, your brain, your compassion really, won't allow you to leave it to chance. Because God forbid they don't find their HEA!

For the final chapters of this book, I found myself ready to snap at anyone who dared to interrupt my reading. I was so emotionally invested in these characters, the tension was causing me to feel physically ill. At the resolution of the conflict, I wanted to cry with relief. If I was in any way unclear, read this book. However, seek privacy when you do so.

I have loved all of Janna MacGregor books in The Cavensham Heiresses series. Her writing reminds of Mary Balogh’s Westcott series in which a wonderful, supportive extended family with all their flaws interacts with wit and love.

This book was very emotional. Lady Theodora Worth grew up orphaned and raised in isolation by her beloved grandfather. Her desire to have a friend was heartbreaking. There is a dinner scene where she makes a slight misstep and her internal humiliation, her desperation at fitting in and making a good impression, brought tears to my eyes.

Lord William Cavensham becomes her first and best friend as he helps her navigate London society and to claim a rightful inheritance. We learn of a past jilting that has hardened his heart to love. As these two build their friendship and attraction develops, the book becomes quite romantic.

The best part of this book is the chance to enjoy all the characters from the other books and to be entertained by the interactions of Cavensham family.

I would recommend this title and this series.

I will add that I did not like the snippets from The Midnight Cryer gossip rag. They were beyond nasty, and that is viewing them from our modern Twitterverse. I found them distracting and out of sync from all the loving interactions between Thea, Will, and the family. Perhaps the impact of the gossip could have been mentioned within the narrative, rather than these jarring asides.

Thank you NetGalley and St. Martin’s Press for the ARC

this is one sexy historical romance. I mean we start with a passionate night, that ends in a surprising revelation for our heroine. The plot is hilarious at times in a way that only a historical romance could be. Overall, it's a fun jaunt with secrets, villains, and sexy, sexy times.

Thanks to NetGalley for the eBook in exchange for an honest review!

A love story that brings a cynical second son together with a delightful Countess who has to defend her right to the title. He had been deeply hurt during his early quest for a bride and she has never had a season as she was caring for her ailing grandfather. Can necessity bring these two "misfits" together before all is lost. This is a story that will make you feel better and give you hope that good will always prevail.

I have rated this book 4 stars and recommend it those that enjoy a good historical romance without violence.

I received an ARC from Netgalley and voluntarily read, and reviewed, this book. All thoughts and opinions are my own based on my unbiased review.

Thea and Will are the typical star crossed lovers with a deep love for each other. They fight for love their way without regard for what anyone else thinks.

This book had a lot of cute / sweet moments but overall it was just very disappointing.

I loved the idea of a woman needing to marry in order to save her inheritance and a man set against matrimony needing to team up. I was expecting an intense story, filled with torn characters... I got none of that. I was all very light and charming.

Also the characters' reactions were unbelievable (i.e. her refusal to marry him just because she wants to explore the London scene first ? What ??!! Aren't you supposed to be scared and trapped as any unmarried woman of that time ?).

This book read like a contemporary romance in costumes. Somewhat enjoyable but NOT what I want when I pick up an historical.

This is the second book in the Cavensham Heiresses series by Janna MacGregor that I have read. These are stand-alone stories too, so you don't need to read them in sequence. I like that Ms MacGregor gives her heroines some backbone.
This is Theodora Worth's story. Thea lost her parents at a young age and was raised by her grandfather. She has led a sheltered life in the country. She never had a Season, nor did she have any of the "normal" lessons in deportment that fashionable and well-born young ladies usually have. She is forced to go to London to defend her title and lands when her grandfather dies. Thea tells her nearest neighbor (a lovely older woman of title), Lady Stella Payne, about her problems, hoping she can teach her how to behave in front of a committee that will decide her fate. Lady Payne thinks she has just the answer, Thea should marry her great-nephew, Lord William Cavensham.
I don't want to summarize the entire story, so let me just say that Thea and William have some personal demons to slay and truths to "look in the eye" as the story unfolds. I found all the characters to be well formed and articulate.

This is another lovely story revolving around the Cavensham family. William is a second son who loves his extended family and is an absolute rock when it comes to supporting them. Helping out his brother and his father in their financial affairs and estate management fills his days. Ever since he was jilted ten years earlier by his first love he has avoided romance. Thea was raised by her grandfather, a duke, after her parents perished in an accident. He was her only family and she took care of him and his estates when he started exhibiting signs of dementia. She and trusted servants kept it secret to protect him and his reputation. After seven long years he died, leaving Thea heiress to one of the estates. The new duke and heir challenges her title and inheritance. She turns for help to her next door neighbor, Stella, who happens to be William's great aunt. Stella calls on Will and the entire Cavensham clan in turn. What follows is a wonderful tale of like turning to love, despair turning to hope, and all the funny and annoying things that happen in families.

A great summer read.

You will be turning the pages to see what happens next. You will fall in love with the main characters and the antics of the secondary ones.

Thea grandfather has died and she inherits his Scottish title of Countess of Eanruig She needs to find the paper showing she is entitled to inherit but due to her grandfather’s dementia he has hidden or destroyed the document. Her well meaning neighbors think they have the "solution" They introduce her to their nephew William and the story develops nicely from here. It is very well written and moves quickly.

I recommend this book. I was given an ARC for an hones review.

Rogue Most Wanted – Janna MacGregor

William Cavensham has soured on love forever because the woman he hoped to marry chose another.
Thea believes she must forget any hope of love and marriage because she must fight for her right to the title of Countess of Eanruig and protect its lands and people from the new Duke of Ferr-Colby. Her neighbor, Stella, Lady Payne, suggests that her great-nephew, Lord William has great connections in London and can help Thea win her case, thus throwing the two young people together (perhaps with a bit of match-making in mind) and initiating another delightful entry in the Cavensham Heiresses saga. Characters from the previous books play very limited roles here. The new duke is only briefly encountered and appears as a mostly caricature of a villain. And in the Advanced Readers Copy that I read, the pieces from The Midnight Cryer that appear at the beginning of each chapter occasionally seem to be misplaced, presaging the action in the chapter rather than commenting on it. But minor flaws aside, this is a charming entry in a wonderful series.

Handsome hero with issues,beautiful heroine with problems perfect recipe for historical romance. Good interactions between characters.

**I received an ARC in exchange for an honest review.**
Thea and Will were wonderful.
Thea has no experience in the ton. She’s been in the country taking care of her ailing grandfather. Thea keeps the ton from discovering that her grandfather is senile so the family won’t lose lands or title. She learns how to mange the lands and tenants from the inside. Of course, as a woman, she cannot inherit an English title. Lucky for her, the estate she lives on come with. A Scottish title and she can inherit it, if she can find the original documemt granting the title and lands.
Her cousin, the inheritor if the English tutor, wants to unite both titles and decides to take her before the board.
Will fell in love young and was jilted by his love for a man with more money and a higher title. He’s happy managing his families lands but marriage is not for him. His eccentric aunt Stella asks him to help Thea with the challenge to get title, even marry her if necessary.
When they meet, they establish they will not be marrying but he will help her with the title issue and assist her in preparing for the ton.
I loved so many things about this book:
The characters are well developed. They don’t always make the best decisions but they aren’t constantly mucking things up.
The main characters build a friendship and slowly feelings shift.
They have conversations and admire one another for their intellects.
Will’s family is so wonderful. I love how they step in and help Thea because she is important to Will.
This book is a slower burn. The characters are interesting and the story solid. It is a quieter romance without huge amounts of drama.
I loved the writing style and look forward to reading more from this author.